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My first dog bite

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Ted C. MacRae

It was another cool (58°F) but gorgeously sunny day with little wind. I felt awesome from the start and could tell I was going to ride well, and the stats prove it – PR on 4 out of 7 climbs, … Continue reading →

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I’m a pretentious asshole…

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Ted C. MacRae

…because I meticulously follow the rules of road cycling etiquette. At least, that’s what some pretentious assholes like to say about those of us who relish in the customs and traditions of serious road cycling. Fine, if my private chuckles when … Continue reading →

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Back on top

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

For a time, bike racing was something that I needed to do. Not only was it a lot of fun, but coming as it did later in life it was also the first time that I’d ever really tasted athletic … Continue reading →

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Where’s BugMan?

Posted on January 24, 2010 by Ted C. MacRae

In my last post, I pondered the sudden and inexplicable disappearance of Sam Sylar from the St. Louis cyclist blog scene.  That was seven weeks ago – how ironic that I should follow such a post with my own ‘disappearance’ … Continue reading →

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Where’s Sam Sylar?

Posted on December 6, 2009 by Ted C. MacRae

During the past year, Blazing Saddles, written by Sam Sylar, has become one of my favorite local cycling blogs.  Cerebral but not condescending, irreverent but not rebellious, its writings eschewed the bland “Race Report” and “My Ride” brand of posts that … Continue reading →

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